Can a complete beginner play "Say You, Say Me"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Say You, Say Me" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Say You, Say Me"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Say You, Say Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Say You, Say Me — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Say You, Say Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it for al ways. That’s the (Ab)way it should be. Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it to geth er, nat ’ral ly. I had a (Eb)dream, I had an (Cm)awe some dream: way, seems the (Bbm)peo ple in the park play in’ (Gb)games a in the dark. And what they played some was a (Cm)mas quer ade. But from be (Ab)hind the walls of doubt, you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out. Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it for al ways. That’s the (Ab)way it should be. Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it to geth er, nat ’ral ly. As we go (Eb)down I life’s an (Cm)lone some high way, seems the (Bbm)hard est thing to do is to (Gb)find a friend or two, that help ing hand, some one who (Cm)un der stands. And when you (Ab)feel you’ve lost your way, you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out. (Gb)some one there to say, “I’ll (Eb)show you.” Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it for al ways. That’s the (Ab)way it should be. Say you, say me. (Cm)Say it to geth er, nat ’ral ly. So you (Cb)think you know the (Gb)an swers. (Db)Oh, (Ab)no. Well, the (Cb)whole world’s got (Gb)ya danc in’, that’s right, I’m tell in’ (Ebm)you. It’s (Cb)time to start be (Gb)liev in’, (Db)oh, (Ab)yes. Be (Cb)lieve in who you are; you (Db)are a shin ing star. er, nat ’ral ly. (Eb)Say it to geth er, (Db)nat ’ral ly.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Db
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Lionel Richie

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How to Play "Say You, Say Me" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.